History

The pioneering Leyda team led the way in developing the area and showcasing the Valley’s unique terroir.

Viña Leyda was a pioneer in this valley, creating the new designation of origin, D.O. Leyda Valley in May 2001.

History

Viña Leyda was founded in 1998, in Leyda Valley, place today recognized as the last great innovation of Chilean viticulture. Traditionally, Leyda Valley has been an area of natural pasture lands and basic crops such as wheat and barley.

After evaluating the potential conditions of the area, a crucial investment was made which enabled water to be brought from the Maipo River through an eight kilometer pipeline. Actually, Leyda has planted vineyards for a total of 230 hectares.